By Anonymous (not verified), 4 September, 2025

Prohibits employer surveillance, including by nonprofits, of employees unless employee is notified before surveillance begins; prohibits audiovisual monitoring in employee's residence or personal vehicle or on employee's property; allows employees to decline employer's request to install surveillance software on employee's personal electronic devices; requires employers to notify prospective employees of worker surveillance during the interview process; creates a private right of action for violations. AMENDED - prohibits audiovisual monitoring in employee's residence or personal vehicle or on employee's property, unless the monitoring is required by the employer for the duties of the job; requires at least annual written notice to employees that employer uses surveillance; allows employee surveillance in personal care settings; provides fines up to $500 for each violation. UPDATE - new status.

State Name
Maine
Bill #
L.D. 61 (H.P. 25)
Year Enacted
Enacted
Status
Enacted
Category
3. Workforce
Subcategory
Employee Protections
Status Text
Enacted
Year Proposed
2025
State Taxonomy
Bill Page
https://legislature.maine.gov/billtracker/#Paper/HP0025?legislature=132